Taxidermy: A cased collection of butterfly and other insect samples, late19th/early 20th century, including Spicebush Swallowtail, Alcides orontes, Amauris niavius, two large millipedes, four various beetles, several further butterfly and moth specimens and a dragonfly, mounted in a glazed display case, 44.5cm sq.

Condition Report

Small losses to some of the specimens. One millipede fragmented. Case interior velvet lining faded from dark pink to light orange. General wear to outer case consistent with age.

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